Trezor password manager has been the best choice among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and security-conscious individuals for its robust security features. Unfortunately Trezor recently announced that TPM will soon be deprecated. If you want to know more about Trezor Password Manager, you can see my recent article here.

In this article, we will discuss the cons (cause I don’t really believe there are any pros) of switching from TPM to Bitwarden and how to make the transition.

What is Bitwarden and how secure is it?

Bitwarden is a cloud-based password manager that allows users to store their passwords and other sensitive data securely. It is an open-source platform that offers robust security features. Bitwarden uses end-to-end AES-256bit encryption to protect the user’s data. Unlike Trezor password manager, Bitwarden is compatible with various devices and operating systems. This cross-platform compatibility allows users to access their passwords and other sensitive data from any device or platform.

Unlike TPM, which stores your passwords encrypted on your Dropbox account and you decrypt every single password with the Trezor device, Bitwarden stores your passwords in the cloud accessibly with the master password. This means that your data is more vulnerable to hacks or breaches that target cloud-based services.

There are two versions of Bitwarden account: Free and Premium. I believe you want to pay for Premium, if you switch from TPM — two-factor is a must for you

There is an option to pay for Premium with bitcoin, but you will need to add it to your account credit first. You can use the lightning wallet of your choice, but if your credit does not appear on your balance right away, you will need to contact customer support and provide them with the Transaction Issuing Email Address, Transaction Date, Transaction Amount (sats), Transaction Hash, Invoice ID.

How to switch from Trezor password manager to Bitwarden?

If you have decided to switch from Trezor password manager to Bitwarden, the following steps will guide you through the process.

1. Export passwords from Trezor password manager: To export your passwords from Trezor password manager, log in to your account and click on your user name in the top-right corner of the Trezor Password Manager interface, Select Export storage from the drop-down menu, select which items to export, Click on the Export selected button and confirm the action using your Trezor device (you will need to approve each item export individually — because it’s encrypted individually:)

2. Import passwords to Bitwarden: Once you have exported your passwords, log in to your Bitwarden account and navigate to the ‘Tools’ option. Select the ‘Import Data’ option and select the file that contains your exported passwords.

3. Review and update passwords: After importing your passwords to Bitwarden, review and update any passwords that may require changing.

4. Set up two-factor authentication: Finally, enable two-factor authentication on your Bitwarden account to enhance security. Bitwarden offers several options for two-factor authentication, including Google Authenticator, YubiKey, and Duo Security.

Use your Trezor as a 2FA

1. Go to ‘Account Settings’

2. Click on ‘Two-Step Login’

3. Click on ‘Manage’ for FIDO2 WebAuthn (You have to type your master password’)

4. Unlock your Trezor device and click on ‘Read key’ and save it.

It’s important to take the time to evaluate your needs and do your research before making the switch to a new password manager. As someone who recently made the switch from Trezor Password Manager to Bitwarden, I have to admit I wasn’t thrilled about it. I really liked the TPM interface and was hesitant about the security of Bitwarden.

It can be difficult to accept switching from what you believe is the best option, but it’s important to keep an open mind and consider other alternatives that may suit your needs. I remain hopeful that Trezor will listen to their users and reconsider deprecating their password manager. It would be a shame to lose such a reliable and secure option for managing passwords. A community version of TPM would be a great solution too!

Tip: If you pay with bitcoin you can choose from various countries that do not pay VAT. One of them is Egypt. Input 00000 for Postal code.